Jio Partners with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Bring Starlink Broadband to India

Jio Partners with Elon Musk’s SpaceX: Jio Platforms Ltd has announced a partnership with SpaceX to introduce Starlink’s satellite-powered broadband internet services to its customers in India.

This move, subject to regulatory approvals, marks a major milestone in India’s digital connectivity expansion, promising to bring high-speed, low-latency internet to even the most remote areas.

The arrival of Starlink has long been anticipated, especially given India’s connectivity challenges. While urban areas enjoy high-speed fibre broadband, rural and remote regions remain underserved.

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Starlink’s satellite-based technology aims to bridge this gap by providing direct internet access from space, bypassing the need for extensive ground infrastructure.

Beyond offering Starlink equipment through its retail channels, Jio will also establish a dedicated support system to facilitate customer service, installation, and activation.

“Ensuring that every Indian, no matter where they live, has access to affordable and high-speed broadband remains Jio’s top priority," said Mathew Oommen, Group.

CEO, Reliance Jio. “Our collaboration with SpaceX to bring Starlink to India strengthens our commitment and marks a transformative step toward seamlessbroadband connectivity for all.

By integrating Starlink into Jio’s broadband ecosystem, we are expanding our reach and enhancing the reliability and accessibility of highspeed broadband in this AI-driven era, empowering communities and businesses across the country."

Both companies are also looking at other ways to work together to improve India’s digital infrastructure.

Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX’s President and COO, praised Jio for its focus on connectivity and said, “We applaud Jio’s commitment to advancing India’s connectivity. We are looking forward to working together and receiving authorisation from the Government of India to provide Starlink’s high-speed internet services to more people and businesses.”

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Starlink's partnership with Airtel

On Tuesday, Bharti Airtel had also announced that it has signed a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink internet to India. This was the first agreement to be signed in India, which is also subject to SpaceX receiving its own authorizations to sell Starlink in the country.

“Airtel and SpaceX will explore offering Starlink equipment in Airtel’s retail stores, Starlink services via Airtel to business customers, opportunities to connect communities, schools, and health centers, among many others, in even the most rural parts of India,” Bharti Airtel said in a statement.

Gopal Vittal, the managing director and vice chairman of Bharti Airtel said that working with SpaceX to offer Starlink to Airtel customers in India is a significant milestone and further demonstrates the company's commitment to next-generation satellite connectivity.

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